Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the commencement of an action for a declaration of invalidity of marriage.

Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Provides that the parties to a dissolution proceeding may file a joint petition for simplified dissolution if they have, among other conditions, executed a written agreement allocating ownership and responsibility for any domestic animals owned by the parties. Provides that the parties may petition or move for the allocation of sole or joint ownership of and responsibility for any domestic animals owned by the parties. Provides that in issuing an order concerning the allocation of ownership of or responsibility for a domestic animal, the court shall take into consideration the well-being of the domestic animal. Provides that the parties may provide for the allocation of ownership of or responsibility for a domestic animal by agreement.

Senate Floor Amendment No. 4Replaces everything after the enacting clause with the provisions of Senate Amendment No. 1 and Senate Amendment No. 2, and provides that: (1) the parties may move for a temporary allocation of sole or joint possession (instead of "ownership") of and responsibility for a companion animal jointly owned (instead of "owned") by the parties; and (2) limits the circumstances under which the court shall allocate ownership of and responsibility for a companion animal to situations in which the court finds that the animal is a marital asset.